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Manas Bholla is an Indian modern contemporary artist and designer whose practice spans ceramics, terracotta, and fired materials. Known for his tactile visual language and ecological storytelling, his work resonates strongly within the landscape of contemporary artists exploring the intersection of traditional craft and environmental narrative.
Bholla completed his formal education in Fired Material Design from the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur, before advancing his practice through an MA in Ceramics & Glass at the Royal College of Art (RCA), London. He also expanded his technical boundaries working at T-Works Hyderabad, India’s largest prototyping center. This diverse material background informs his distinctive approach, combining technical precision with raw, hand-sculpted depth.
At the core of Manas Bholla’s practice is a critical exploration of human-animal conflicts and ecological resilience. His artworks employ recurring avian and reptilian forms such as migratory birds and crocodiles transformed into poignant metaphors for population displacement and captivity. These symbolic narratives engage with habitat loss and environmental fragile states, making his practice highly relevant to collectors and curators seeking meaningful, socially conscious art collections.
Through a compelling blend of raw terracotta textures and ecological critique, Bholla creates art that is both visually striking and intellectually engaging. His ability to balance the earthy vulnerability of clay with complex environmental themes positions him as a significant emerging voice among modern contemporary ceramic artists.
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